Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Qasr Shemamok is an archaeological site located 30 kilometers south of modern Erbil in Iraq, rich in historical significance and diverse cultural influences. The site spans several key periods, from the Early Bronze Age to the Sassanian period, revealing its importance in the ancient Near East. It was a major city during the Middle Assyrian times, becoming Kilizu, a provincial capital. The site features extensive defensive structures, including city walls built under the Neo-Assyrian ruler Sennacherib. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a range of artifacts, from cuneiform tablets to inscribed bricks, indicating a vibrant cultural and political center. The presence of a large necropolis and a variety of habitation structures further highlight its historical significance and the continuity of occupation over millennia.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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- Country
- Iraq
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